Filmmakers

FILMMAKERS

Big Heart Small Film is a partnership between Alibaba Pictures Group Limited and the Pasadena Community Foundation. Aspiring filmmakers have been paired with Pasadena area non-profit organizations to create short films featuring their critical work and to raise awareness of the vibrant philanthropic efforts in the Pasadena community.

Rui Cui

Non-Profit: Union Station Homeless Services

Birthplace: Beijing, China

School: University of Southern California

Favorite Film: Life is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella)

"[I want] to reach more audience internally. To encourage and inspire. To find new ways to present truth and express feelings."

Qingge Gao

Non-Profit: PALS

Birthplace: Qingdao, China

School: The Ohio State University Columbus (Film studies, Theatre); Loyola Marymount University (Directing)